Cummins ISME308-30 Diesel Engine 308HP Vehicle Engine Assembly
6-cylinder in-line diesel engine for trucks, buses, coaches and municipal vehicles, supplied as the Cummins ISME308-30 at 226 kW (308 HP) at 1900 rpm from 10.8 L.
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What This Engine Is Built For
MEP Power supplies the Cummins ISME308-30 as a complete 6-cylinder in-line vehicle diesel engine of 10.8 L running a 114 * 144.5 mm bore and stroke. It is rated at 226 kW (308 HP) at 1900 rpm and develops 1500 N.m @ 1000-1400 rpm. The engine is turbocharged & charge air cooled and water cooled+ cooled, with a Cummins Fuel System/EMC876 fuel system. It is built at the Dongfeng Cummins Plant and carries Euro III. Typical duty is trucks, buses, coaches and municipal vehicles; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 940 Kg and the overall envelope is 1135mm*825mm*1159mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 226 kW (308 HP) at 1900 rpm from 10.8 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of 1500 N.m @ 1000-1400 rpm holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Turbocharged & Charge Air Cooled induction with water cooled+ cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to Euro III, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 940 Kg and envelope 1135mm*825mm*1159mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Starts without auxiliary aids down to -10℃/-25℃.
Application Scenarios
- Heavy truck engine assembly replacement
- City bus and coach repower
- Mixer, tipper and refuse body chassis
- Light commercial vehicle conversion
Who It Is For
- Truck and bus fleets doing engine assembly swaps instead of in-frame rebuilds
- Body builders and chassis converters specifying a known driveline
- Workshops supporting Dongfeng and other Cummins-powered vehicles
- Municipal fleets running refuse, mixer and utility bodies
Problems It Solves
- In-frame rebuilds tie up a bay for days and still leave old ancillaries in service.
- Emission compliance has to be matched to the market the vehicle runs in.
- Mixed fleets with several engine families multiply the parts a workshop must carry.
- Identifying the right ISME308-30 variant from a serial number takes experience; MEP Power checks the configuration before quoting.
Specification As Published
Values below are the published data for this unit. Where a figure is not listed it was not stated by the source data sheet; ask and we will confirm before you order.
| Model | ISME308-30 |
| Type | 6 Cylinders in Line |
| Displacement | 10.8 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 114 * 144.5 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 940 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 1135mm*825mm*1159mm |
| Manufacturing Plant | Dongfeng Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power/Speed | 226 kW/308HP |
| Rated Speed | 1900 rpm |
| Torque/Rated Speed | 1150 N.m @ 1900 rpm |
| Max Torque/Speed | 1500 N.m @ 1000-1400 rpm |
| Certification | Euro III |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & Charge Air Cooled |
| Fuel System | Cummins Fuel System/EMC876 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 24V (750A) |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -10℃/-25℃ |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled+ |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 6 Cylinders in Line
- Displacement: 10.8 L
- Bore and stroke: 114 * 144.5
- Aspiration: Turbocharged & Charge Air Cooled
- Fuel system: Cummins Fuel System/EMC876
- Electrical system: 24V (750A)
- Compression ratio: 17.3:1
- Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Quality Control
- Every engine is inspected by the MEP Power inspection team before it leaves the warehouse
- Engine, configuration and serial numbers are recorded and photographed for the buyer
- Genuine and OEM units are quoted separately so the buyer knows exactly what is supplied
- Warranty on genuine and OEM new engines and generator sets is one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first; parts and repair labour are covered for quality faults inside that period.
Use and Installation Guide
- Quote the model ISME308-30 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Match the flywheel housing and clutch to the existing gearbox
- Check the emission level required in the registration market before ordering
- Re-use the vehicle's cooling pack only if it meets the engine's heat rejection
- Keep the warranty terms in mind: one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first.
Customisation Options
- OEM and ODM builds, including your logo and company name on the unit
- Cummins engine customisation and modification to your requirement
- Mining and special explosion-proof builds
- Genuine or OEM parts specified on the quotation
How It Compares
| Compared with | What to consider |
|---|---|
| A rebuilt or used engine of the same rating | A rebuilt unit may show the same 226 kW (308 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same ISME range | Moving up a frame size adds weight, envelope and fuel burn; specify the next size up only if the duty cycle really needs the headroom. |
| A non-Cummins engine of similar output | Parts and service for Cummins families are available in most markets, which matters more over ten years than the purchase price on day one. |
ISME308-30 Questions
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